What do you dream of? A child dreams of a future free from constraints. It’s a great quality that we tend to lose as we grow older.
At Sappi Europe, not only do we still want to dream, we want to make our dreams come true. We will continue to consolidate and reinforce our position as one of the world’s leading producer of coated fine paper. To make our dreams come true, we need the right people to share our key employment values: integrity and trust, freedom with responsibility, courage to explore new avenues and personal development. Do you still dare to dream? Come and talk to us if you do.

Purpose of the job:
In this role you will report to the HR Vice-President Europe – Europe (based in Brussels).
You will be responsible to:
• to ensure in close cooperation with the SEU HR Leadership effective market competitive compensation & benefits policies, processes and standards in support of the European business and overall HR strategy.
• You will provide pan-European & Brussels head-office advice and operational support on all aspects of remuneration and benefits.
• You will lead and ensure effective and efficient HR Shared Service Centre service delivery across Europe.
• You will steer and lead HR IT system- and process related improvements through HRIS Business Process Engineer and SEU HR stakeholders within strategic Global HR IT strategy.
• You will drive the continuous improvement of European HR / SSC / C&B processes (efficiency, effectiveness).

Your profile:
• You have a Higher education (Master degree) in Human Resources Management, Finance / Business Management or equivalent;
• You have 8-10 years of relevant work experience with a sound track record of success and achievement in C&B / operational HR roles;
• You have in-depth knowledge of Belgian social security and tax legislation;
• You have preferably experience with managing international mobility and are familiar with the Belgian tax regime for non-residents (“expats”)
• You have demonstrated a good balance between conceptual skills & experience and “passion” for hands-on operational delivery;
• You have proven your ability to lead, and motivate others;
• You have project management experience and have managed total work systems, demonstrated on-time delivery and achievement of objectives;
• You have proven your ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodology with impact;
• You are able to organise engaging communication to different target groups by being an engaging leader and change driver;
• You have business acumen, perspective and holistic view and demonstrated organisational agility;
• You have demonstrated personal flexibility, you are open and receptive and an excellent listener;
• You maintain excellent stakeholder and peer relationships;
• You are comfortable around higher management;
• Fluency in English is required as well as ideally in both Dutch and French. Good German skills is a preferable plus.
• You are able to travel occasionally within Europe including nights away.

Our offer:

Sappi offer you a challenging position in our International Company alongside with an interesting remuneration package. Sappi offers wide-ranging opportunities for highly motivated and committed people. We aim to provide our people with the opportunity to develop their talents and to grow to their full potential.